PHILLY TECH WEEK 2018

Written by Nick Simard on 20.04.18

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Philly Tech Week debuted in 2010 and has been going strong ever since. This year’s conference opens on April 27 and runs through May 5, featuring seven different tracks that cover a range of topics across a broad spectrum of programming, from the future of jobs and the tech economy to topics in healthcare and big data to the effects of tech on government, politics and citizenship.

From Liberty Bell to East Coast Startup Mecca: Philly Tech Week 2018

Once upon a time, the West Coast in general, and Silicon Valley and San Francisco in particular, were considered the place to be if you worked in the tech sector (or wanted to). From access to industry contacts, financing and networking opportunities to a vibrant and accessible urban core, the booming tech sector is no longer isolated to cities like San Francisco and Seattle. In fact, according to job growth statistics, the city of Philadelphia now ranks second behind the Bay Area in tech sector job growth. Philly’s tech scene may not garner as many headlines as its neighbors to the north (yet), but tech sector job growth as a percentage of new jobs is actually higher in Philadelphia than in Boston, D.C. and NYC. Philly Tech Week 2018 organizes a week-long schedule of diverse programming across technology, science and design to highlight the city’s vibrant and innovative startup and tech scene.

Come for Tech Week, Stay for the Art, Culture, Food and Creative Scene

Philly Tech Week debuted in 2010 and has been going strong ever since. Follow the tracks available to get the most out of your Philly Tech Week experience! The seven tracks are:

Media
Dev
Creative
Access
Business
Sciences
Civic

Distinguished Speakers and Industry Sponsors

Some of the announced speakers include:

Carvin Haggins, Grammy award-winning songwriter, and producer
Rebecca Etter, Senior Manager of Innovation, Acelerada (food and wine industry)
Maya Baratz, Managing Director, Comcast NBC Universal LIFT Labs Accelerator powered by Techstars
Brenna Quinn, Senior VP of Solution Lifecycle Management at Cerner Corporation, global leadership for strategy and intellectual property
Kathryn O’Connor, VP Marketing at La Colombe Coffee Roasters
Jason Berger, Partner and Entertainment and New Media Chair at Margolis Edelstein law firm
Eloise Young, Sr. VP Strategic Planning and Information Services, Philadelphia Gas Works

Where to Stay During Philly Tech Week 2018

Carlyle Property Management offers modern, creative, convenient and centrally located apartment and loft rentals throughout Downtown Philadelphia and NYC. For more information, contact us by calling 215.545.1039 for Philly properties, 212.682.7300 for NYC, or visit us online to learn more about our luxury properties and no-fee rentals.

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